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Grulla Middle School Participates
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A huge congratulations to Roma
High School Band student Jorge
Lopez for being selected as an
OUTSTANDING PERFORMER
at the 2016 Texas State Solo
& Ensemble Contest for his
French Horn solo performance.
Out of 25,000 musicians who
performed at this contest, only
2-3% earned this distinguished
honor. Congratulations to Jorge,
his parents, and his directors!
(Write up courtesy Dr. Adrian
Guerra, Roma ISD Performing
Arts Director.)
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Burn Ban Notice
Due to unusual dry weather conditions, Starr County Communities have been experiencing a high volume of
fires. Starr County Judge Eloy Vera and the Starr County Commissioners strongly urge all county residents
and property owners to be vigilant of their property and surrounding areas.
Grulla High School Cheerleaders participated in the annual
Universal Cheerleaders Association Summer Camp held at
the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley from July 21-24
AUTO - HOME
Grulla Middle School participated
in the Duke Talent Search Program
that allows 7th graders to take the
College entrance exams ACT or
SAT. Students qualify to participate
in the talent search with a score in
the 95th percentile or higher on an
approved grade-level standardized
achievement test. This year we
are proud to announce that Sarah
Angel Gutierrez was selected to
participate in the state recognition
by achieving a score of 20 or
higher in at least one category on
the ACT. Sarah Angel Gutierrez
was recognized at Grulla Middle
School Awards Assembly.
Congratulations to Top 5 Ranking 8th
Graders from Roma Middle School
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The GHS Cheerleaders earned 2 Gold Superior award ribbons the highest award given in evaluations and 1 Blue
Superior award ribbon during their pre-Championship Evaluations. They competed in 2 categories earning 1st place
in the Game Day Sideline Championship and 4th place in the Extreme routine Championship. 17 squads from around
Texas Participated in the event. Grulla High school also had 3 of their Cheerleaders be selected for the UCA ALLAmerican Team; 2 seniors Gavrielle Gonzales (Captain) and Elise Solis were invited to perform at the Varsity Spirit
London New Years Tour and Parade! And Freshman Megan Solis was invited to perform in the Varsity Spirit Houston
Thanksgiving Day Parade! Congratulations to all the participants and their Coach Ms. Briseida Maldonado
Congratulations to our top five ranking 8th graders from Roma
Middle School who were honored at a recent Roma ISD School
Board meeting for their academic accomplishments. Kudos to #1
Gerardo Olivares, #2 Mariella Reyes, #3 Kathia Alaniz, #4 Miguel
Guillen and #5 Daisy Orozco for all their hard work and dedication
to academic excellence!
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STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, JULY 27, 2016, PAGE 2
ORACIÓN A SANTO
EXPEDITO
Si tienes algún
problema de difícil
solución y necesitas
ayuda urgente,
pide esta ayuda
a San Expedito
que es el Santo de
los Asuntos que
precisan Pronta
solución y cuya
invocación nunca es tardía. ORACIÓN:
Mi Santo Expedito de las Causas Justas
y Urgentes. Socórreme en esta hora de
aflicción y desespero, intercede por
mí, junto a Nuestro Señor Jesucristo.
Vos que sois un Santo Guerrero, Vos
que sois el Santo de los Afligidos, Vos
que sois el Santo de los Desesperados,
Vos que sois el Santo de las Cosas
Urgentes. Protégeme, Ayúdame, Dame
Fuerza, Coraje y Serenidad. Atiéndeme
mi pedido (Haz tu pedido) Ayúdame a
superar estas horas difíciles, protéjeme
de todos los que puedan perjudicarme.
Proteje a mi familia, atiende mi pedido
con urgencia. Devuélveme la paz y
tranquilidad. Seré agradecido el resto
de mi vida y llevaré tu nombre a todos
los que tienen fé. GRACIAS. Reza un
Padrenuestro, un Ave María y haz la
Señal de la Cruz. En agradecimiento,
difunde la Oración a todas las personas
que lo necesiten.
WEDNESDAY JULY 27TH - I.C.C.
6:00 P.M.
†MARGARITA C. GARCIA by Garcia Family
THURSDAY JULY 28TH - I.C.C.
6:30 A.M.
COMMUNION SERVICE
FRIDAY JULY 29TH - I.C.C.
6:00 P.M.
†GUADALUPE VASQUEZ (1ST AN.)
by Wife & Children
†JOSEFINA CASTILLO (2ND AN.)
by Her Children
†MARIO ENRIQUE AGUILAR
by Su Esposa y Familia Aguilar
SATURDAY JULY 30TH - I.C.C.
5:00 P.M.
PRO POPULO - MASS SAID
FOR THE PEOPLE
SUNDAY JULY 31ST - I.C.C.
7:00 A.M.
†GENARO DORIA (25TH AN.) by Sus Hijos
†ANTONIO SAENZ (AN.) by Gonzalez Family
†TOMAS & SANTITOS TREVIÑO (AN.)
by Family
†IMELDA RAMON (8TH AN.) by Family
SUNDAY SACRED HEART/ LOS GARCIA
9:00 A.M.
PRO POPULO - MASS SAID
FOR THE PEOPLE
SUNDAY JULY 31ST - I.C.C.
11:00 A.M.
†AMADOR SALAZAR
by Fidel & Yolanda Salazar
†ESPERANZA VERA PEÑA
by Familia Cantu-Gonzalez
†DORA LINDA LOCKWOOD (1ST AN.)
by Solis & Perez Family
5:00 P.M.
†ISABEL GUTIERREZ (3RD AN.) by Sus Hijos
†SONIA LETICIA RODRIGUEZ
(2ND AN.) by Rodriguez Family
INTENCION ESPECIAL PARA LUIS
ALBERTO ANDRADE TANGUMA by Parents
MONDAY AUGUST 1ST – I.C.C.
6:00 P.M.
†AARON H. MASCORRO
by Su Mama y Hermanos
†ANITA A. ACEVEDO by Acevedo Family
TUESDAY AUGUST 2ND - I.C.C.
6:30 A.M.
PRO POPULO - MASS SAID
FOR THE PEOPLE
1:00 P.M.
†OSCAR CANTU GARCIA (14TH AN.)
by Familia Cantu-Gonzalez
R. B. S.
1st Anniversary Mass
In Loving Memory of
Dora Linda Lockwood
It’s been a year since you were called home by
our Lord and yet it seems like yesterday. The Lord
gave us the strength to go forth even though we
were going through the darkest time of our lives
without you. We thank God for all the wonderful
heartfelt memories which we will cherish forever.
We know that you’re in heaven now with God,
watching over us.
11-30-1951 † 07-24-2015
Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on
Sunday, July 31st at 1:00 p.m.
at Immaculate Conception Church
in Rio Grande City, Tx.
Perez, Solis and Lockwood Family
One Month Left to Apply for SBA Disaster Loans
Regional
Administrator
Yolanda Olivarez of the U.S.
Small Business Administration’s
(SBA) Dallas Regional Office,
today reminded small businesses
of the Aug. 25, 2016, deadline to
apply for an SBA federal disaster
loan for economic injury caused
by the severe storms, tornadoes,
straight-line winds and flooding
that occurred Oct. 22-31, 2015.
According to Olivarez, small
nonfarm
businesses,
small
agricultural
cooperatives,
small businesses engaged in
aquaculture and most private
nonprofit organizations of any
size may apply for Economic
Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs)
of up to $2 million to help meet
working capital needs caused
by the disaster. “EIDLs may be
used to pay fixed debts, payroll,
accounts payable and other bills
that cannot be paid because
of the disaster’s impact. EIDL
assistance is available regardless
of whether the applicant suffered
any property damage,” Olivarez
said.
These low-interest federal
disaster loans are available in
the Texas counties of Atascosa,
Bastrop,
Bexar,
Blanco,
Brazoria,
Brooks,
Burnet,
Caldwell, Cameron, Chambers,
Comal, Ellis, Fayette, Fort
Bend, Freestone, Galveston,
Gonzales, Guadalupe, Hardin,
Harris,
Hays,
Henderson,
Hidalgo, Hill, Jasper, Jefferson,
Karnes, Kendall, Kenedy, Lee,
Liberty, Limestone, Matagorda,
Montgomery, Navarro, Orange,
Polk, San Jacinto, Starr, Travis,
Tyler, Waller, Wharton, Willacy,
Williamson and Wilson.
The interest rate is 4 percent for
businesses and 2.625 percent for
private nonprofit organizations
2,500.00
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SERVICE
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Congressman
Henry Cuellar
Sanchez
Funeral Home
301 E. 2nd. St.
Rio Grande City, Tx. 78582
(956) 487-2525
Congressman Cuellar Is On The Job,
Working For You In The 28th District :
Federal Government Assistance
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Grants and Federal funding for
local projects
Social Security and Medicare
benefits
Citizenship Services and
Immigration status requests
Veterans’ benefits
Passport applications
Constituent Services
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Group tours for school classes and
community organizations
American flags flown over the
Capitol
U.S. Military Academy
nominations
Student internships
Let Congressman Cuellar Hear Your Thoughts!
1 (877) 780-0028 n [email protected]
www.house.gov/cuellar
Come Visit Us In Our Local Offices
Rio Grande City
100 North FM 3167
Grande City, TX 78582
P: (956) 487-5603 F: (956) 488-0952
Mission
117 E. Tom Landry
Mission, TX 78572
P: (956) 424-3942 F: (956) 424-3936
Constituents seeking assistance from Congressman Cuellar’s office
need to reside within the 28th District of Texas
This document was prepared and published at taxpayer expense.
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“Serving Our Community For Over 86 Years”
“Caring for you & your loved ones in your time of need ”
with terms up to 30 years. Loan
amounts and terms are set by SBA
and are based on each applicant’s
financial condition.
Applicants may apply online
using the Electronic Loan
Application (ELA) via SBA’s
secure website at https://
disasterloan.sba.gov/ela.
Disaster loan information
and application forms are also
available from SBA’s Customer
Service Center by calling
(800) 659-2955 or emailing
disastercustomerservice@
sba.gov. Individuals who are
deaf or hard-of-hearing may
call (800) 877-8339. For more
disaster assistance information
or to download applications, visit
https://www.sba.gov/disaster.
Completed applications should
be mailed to U.S. Small Business
Administration, Processing and
Disbursement Center, 14925
Kingsport Road, Fort Worth, TX
76155.
Oración al Señor de la
Justicia
Sanchez
Memorial Funeral Home
101 AR Sanchez Sr. Dr.
Roma, Tx. 78584
(956) 847-7008
¡Señor! Te imploramos por los
que sufren, por los que en el
alma llevan la dolorosa espina
de algún remordimiento, por
las desamparadas que los
esposos perdieron y los niños
huérfanos que han quedado sin
pan y tambien sin cariño. Por las
madres que llevan en silencio
sus penas por sus hijos que
esperan el perdón de sus yerros
y por aquellos que jamas
encontraron una mano piadosa,
ni un corazón amigo. ¡Por
ellos te suplicamos los mires
con piedad! Si tu siendo Dios
pediste que se apartara ese cáliz,
invocando a Tu Padre en esa
soledad, también hoy nosotros
suplicamos que vengas, que
reines, que imperes, alejando ese
cáliz de dolor infinito en el que
se agita el mundo sin corazón y
sin fe.
Señor, que siempre se haga tu
Santa Voluntad. Amen.
STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, JULY 27, 2016, PAGE 3
Come Join Us for Congratulations to Roma High’s Mighty Starr County Nutrition
the Celebration! Gladiator Class of 2016 Top 10 Percent Program
Training
On Friday August 19 the two
classes who participated in the
diabetes education classes will be
meeting at South Texas College
Workforce Building Room#
D-116 reports Yolanda Morado,
Starr County Extension Agent.
Participants will celebrate their
accomplishments, get certificates,
share recipes and do some tasting
of some nutritious recipes and
pick up on some great healthy
lifestyles practices that will help
them manage their diabetes.
The classes were under the
direction of Nora Siller, Dietitian.
If you would like to sign up for
the next sessions of classes join
us on Friday, August 19 from
4:00p.m. to 6:00p.m. Just call
the County Extension office at
956-487-2306 and sign up so we
can reserve a place for you at this
special event.
Congratulations to Roma High’s Mighty Gladiator Class of 2016 Top 10 Percent! Honorees include
Hector Ramirez, Valedictorian; Jocelyn K. Molina, Salutatorian; #3 Daniel A. Garza; #4 Leslie Puente; #5
Karly L. Olivares; #6 Christian Pena; #7 Ignacio A. Garcia; #8 Amador Ibanez III; #9 Ashley D. Solis;
#10 Sebastian Garcia; #11 Javier E. Martinez; #12 Kassandra Garza; #13 Brianda A. Alaniz; #14 Alicia
Alanis; #15 Elvy M. Ayala; #16 Cesar I. Gonzalez Jr.; #17 Osbert D. Garza Jr.; #18 Giohany Benitez;
#19 Emily Avila; #20 Jose E. Barrera; #21 Edgar Alanis; #22 Richard Velasquez; #23 Efrain Gonzalez
Jr.; #24 Heraldo J. Rosa; #25 Xyommara Ramiro; #26 Amy L. Guzman; #27 Dionicio Rios; #28 Andrea
A. Villarreal; #29 Marisol Cortez; #30 Jose G. Garcia; #31 Roberto C. Meza; #32 Natalie M. Lopez; #33
Maritzabel Salinas; #34 Valeria Montemayor; #35 Cathy J. Dominguez; #36 Georgina Gonzalez; #37
Clarissa Guerra Mireles; and #38 Javier O. Elizondo.
Starr County Nutrition Program Manager Marisol De La Garza met
with the Starr County Nutrition Centers’ Staff to provide updates on
nutrition program and elderly transportation guidelines on June 9,
2016. Starr County Commissioners work closely with Mrs. De La
Garza to ensure that Nutrition Program staff members participate in
extensive trainings to be better prepared to provide the best services
possible for the elderly of Starr County. (County of Starr Public
Relations Office).
ORACIÓN
DE LA
CONFIANZA
AL DIVINO
NIÑO
Niño amable de mi vida,
consuelo de los cristianos, la
gracia que necesito pongo en
tus benditas manos. (Padre
Nuestro...) Tu que sabes
mis pesares pues todos te
los confío, da la paz a los
turbados y alivio al corazón
mío. (Dios te salve María...)
Y aunque tu amor no merezca
no recurriré a ti en vano, pues
eres Hijo de Dios y auxilio
de los cristianos. (Gloria al
Padre...). Divino Niño Jesús,
bendícenos. (se pide la gracia
que se desee).
The Rio Grande City
Consolidated Independent School District
Board of Trustees and Administrators
welcome district educators to the new
school year!
The 2016-2017 Annual General Session is
scheduled for Friday, August 19, 2016.
The Breakfast will be at the Multi-Purpose
Center followed by the Session at the Fort
Ringgold Auditorium.
Breakfast - 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.
Session - 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Notice: If any local vendors would like to set up a booth for this event please contact
Karen J. Garcia, Human Resources Department, by August 5, 2016 at (956) 716-6750 for
more information. There are limited slots so they will be filled on a first come, first serve basis.
Board of Trustees
Daniel J. Garcia
President
Eduardo “Eddie” Ramirez
Vice President
Judith A. Solis
Secretary
Dr. Norberto Cantu, Jr.
Member
Noe Ricardo Gonzalez
Member
Ruben Klein
Member
Benito Saenz
Member
Alfredo Garcia
Interim Superintendent
STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, JULY 27, 2016, PAGE 4
North Grammar Elementary at STC! Men: Pay Attention to Your Health
Fifth grade students from North Grammar Elementary attended the 3rd Annual Leadership Conference
sponsored by South Texas College. The conference included students from each of the adopted elementary
schools from across the valley. North Grammar Elementary students were able to meet, work, and dialogue
on various topics ranging from saving for college to dealing with deadlines. Every student who attended
the conference received a backpack full of school supplies, was treated to a delicious breakfast and lunch,
and had the opportunity to win amazing gift baskets. North Grammar Elementary would like to THANK
South Texas College for emphasizing the importance of a college education and helping make college a
reality for so many.
Correctly or not, most men
are known for not staying on
top of their health: A few beers
here, brisket or burger there… or
putting off that doctor checkup.
The physicians of the Texas
Medical Association (TMA)
want to remind men to make
their health a priority — for
themselves and their families.
After all, doctors say, keeping
healthy has its rewards: avoiding
chronic disease and allowing
more quality time with friends
and family.
“Some simple things can
mean huge improvements in our
health,” said Lenore DePagter,
DO, a San Marcos internist. “We
physicians prefer to help our
patients improve their health,
rather than having to treat them
when illness or disease strikes.”
Men’s Health Week (June 13-
19) aims to raise awareness of
preventable health problems and
encourage men and boys to seek
regular medical advice and early
treatment for disease and injury.
A simple path to good health
includes eating right, staying
active, quitting smoking, and
staying up to date on vaccinations,
say Texas physicians in TMA’s
Healthy Vision 2020.
Obesity - There’s work to be
done: Nearly one-third (31.9
percent) of Texas adults are obese,
making it the 11th most obese
state in the nation, according
to The State of Obesity: Better
Policies for a Healthier America.
And obesity rates are highest
in adults aged 40-59 years,
according to the National Health
Interview Survey. Obesity and
being overweight can contribute
to a host of health problems,
including diabetes, heart disease,
cancer, and stroke.
Adults are urged to get 150
minutes of moderate exercise
weekly, plus some musclestrengthening activities.
If someone hasn’t been active,
walking is a great way to start
improving health, said Dr.
DePagter. Then he or she can
work up to longer, and possibly
more intense, activity. But she
added it’s wise to talk with the
doctor before beginning any
physical activity.
Tobacco - Quitting tobacco
also can have an immediate
positive impact on a person’s
health. No matter the person’s age
and what form of tobacco used
— cigarettes, cigars, smokeless
tobacco, or e-cigarettes —
quitting has benefits. Texas has a
MEN’S HEALTH, page 9
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UTRGV SBDC to host Let’s Put Our Cities on the Map RGCCISD GT Summer Enrichment Program Holds Assembly
workshop to help small businesses succeed on the web
The UTRGV Small Business
Development Center (SBDC) is
helping small businesses grow
their presence online with a
Let’s Put Our Cities on the Map
workshop, which will feature a
lesson about getting found on
Google® Search and Maps. The
workshops will be hosted August
11, 2016, from 10 am to 12 pm
at the Rio Grande City Public
Library, located at 591 E. Canales
St., in Rio Grande City.
Let’s Put Our Cities on the
Map is part of Google’s Get
Your Business Online program
and aims to bring community
members, business owners, and
civic leaders together to help
small businesses succeed on the
web.
“When we look for products or
services, we tend to go online to
find further information. If you
have a business but potential
customers cannot find you
online, you may be losing sales
opportunities. This workshop
will help businesses get found
online and to capture some of that
interest,” shares SBDC Senior
Business & Innovation Advisor
Aaron Gonzalez.
“4 out of 5 consumers use search
engines to find local information
nearby, yet only 37 percent of
businesses have claimed their
listing on a search engine,” says
Soo Young Kim, Head of Small
Business Engagement at Google.
“Small businesses are the engine
of local economies and when
they flourish, their communities
do as well.”
Let’s Put Our Cities on the
Map is a program designed
to empower communities to
support their local businesses
and encourage them to get on
the map. Local businesses keep
our communities strong; when
we help them succeed on the
web, they make our communities
even stronger. The Let’s Get Your
Cities on the Map workshop is a
Google® presentation hosted by
UTRGV SBDC in partnership
with the RGV Hispanic Chamber
of Commerce, The Rio Grande
City EDC, The Rio Grande City
Public Library and the Starr
County Industrial Foundation.
Visit www.gybo.com to learn
more about the program and get
involved.
There is limited seating and
materials for each workshop. Preregistration is required to secure a
seat. To register for this seminar,
please contact the URGV SBDC
at (956) 665-7535.
The UTRGV Small Business
Development Center, partially
funded by the US Small
Business Administration and
The University of Texas Rio
Grande Valley, seeks to promote
economic growth and business
development in the Rio Grande
Valley. It does so by offering
confidential
one-on-one
counseling, assistance in business
plan development, and business
training on a variety of business
topics. Its main office is located
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past and present parents. We thank you for your generosity when
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and most of all for entrusting us with your children!
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Rio Grande City CISD GT Summer Enrichment Program held an assembly on Thursday, June 23, 2016
for fellow students and parents. Students got to show off their new skills that they had been preparing for
the past few weeks such as: playing guitar, stop-motion animation and theater. Teachers also held a raffle
for all of the kids who earned perfect attendance throughout the program. On behalf of the RGCCISD
Board of Trustees and the entire RGCCISD family congratulations to all students who participated.
STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, JULY 27, 2016, PAGE 6
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
The City of Rio Grande City, is soliciting sealed bids to be received by the City
Secretary’s office located at 5332 E. U.S. Highway 83, Rio Grande City, Texas
78582. Rio Grande City’s normal business days are Monday through Friday between
the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. and shall be closed on recognized holidays.
Bids shall be addressed to:
City of Rio Grande City
Attention: Ms. Elisa Beas, Deputy City Manager
5332 E. U.S. Highway 83.
Rio Grande City, Texas 78582
Bids shall be received until 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 3rd, 2016. Please
note we will be receiving separate sealed bids for each one of the projects. Shortly
thereafter all submitted bids will be gathered and taken to the City Council Room to
be publicly opened and read aloud. Any bid received after the closing time will be
rejected and returned to the bidder unopened. The sealed envelopes shall be marked
with the following on the lower left hand corner:
Bids for:
1. - El Refugio Drainage
2. - 755 Realignment-Utility Relocation
3. - Spanish Oak St. Rehabilitation
“El Refugio Drainage Project” this project in general, includes, labor and
material but is not limited to, the following:
•
•
•
The installation of approximately 440 L.F. of 48” corrugated storm pipe.
(labor only)
The installation of two (2) junction boxes. (Complete in place)
The installation of two (2) headwalls. (Complete in place)
“755 Realignment- Utility Relocation” this project in general, includes, labor and
material but is not limited to, the following:
•
•
•
•
The installation of approximately 443 L.F. of 12” DR-18 C900 PVC pipe.
The installation of approximately 210 LF of PVC encasement.
Various miscellaneous fittings.
Approximately 100 S.Y. of patch and repair.
“Spanish Oak St. Rehabilitation” this project in general, includes, labor and
material but is not limited to, the following:
•
•
The installation of approximately 240 L.F. of curb and gutter.
The placement of approximately 420 S.Y. of 1.5” HMAC (type D).
The project shall be a complete and operational system capable of providing the
functions intended. Plans, specifications, and contract documents may be viewed
at the City of Rio Grande City. located at 5332 E. U.S. Highway 83., Rio Grande
City, Texas during normal business days or may be obtained by interested parties
for Fifty Dollars ($50.00), non-refundable, per set or copy, by contacting Rio Delta
Engineering, 309 N. Corpus St. Rio Grande City, Texas 78582, or by calling (956)
263-1041 or requests by facsimile can be made to Rio Delta Engineering by calling
at (956) 236-1112.
A pre-bid conference will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, July 28, 2016 at the
Rio Grande City Commission Chamber, City Hall at 5332 E. U.S. Highway 83,
Rio Grande City, Texas. All prospective bidders are encouraged to attend.
City of Rio Grande City reserves the right to accept or reject bids submitted; waive
formalities in bidding; accept the bid deemed most advantageous to the City of Rio
Grande City; and to hold the bids for a period of sixty (60) calendar days without
taking action.
If the bid amount is over twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) for construction
of the project, a bid guarantee equivalent of five percent (5%) of the bid price will
be required. The “bid guarantee” shall consist of a firm commitment, such as a bid
bond, or cashier’s check accompanying the bid, as assurance that the bidder will upon
acceptance of his/her bid, execute such contractual documents as may be required
within the time specified.
The successful Bidder shall be required to provide payment and performance bonds
in the full amount of the contract price (100%) for the faithful performance of such
contract. The bonds shall be executed by a surety company authorized to do business
in the State of Texas, in accordance with Article 5160, Vernon’s Texas Civil Statutes,
and amendments thereto.
Bidders are expressly advised to review the contract documents and insurance
requirements of the proposed contract as to their legal requirements and the causes
which may lead to the disqualification of a bidder and/or rejection of a bid proposal.
No bid may be withdrawn within a period of sixty (60) days after the dated fixed for
opening the bids. Unless all bids are rejected, the Owner will give Notice of Award of
Contract to the successful bidder as soon as possible, consistent with the time needed
for thorough analysis of bids submitted. Bidders are expected to inspect the site of
work and to inform themselves regarding all local conditions which may affect their
bid.
Conditional bids will not be accepted. Bids sent via facsimile shall not be accepted.
Bids shall be sealed and prominently marked on the lower left hand corner of bid
envelope with the corresponding bid number and project title.
Please direct your questions regarding the preparation of bids to Ms. Elisa Beas,
Deputy City Manager by calling (956) 487-3476. The Engineer can be contacted at
the number and address listed previously.
Ringgold Elementary 6th Six Weeks Honor Roll
Dr. Erica Briana Guerra is proud
to announce the Honor Roll for
6th Six Weeks from Ringgold
Elementary
PRE-KINDER
Mrs. S. Lozano
A Honor Roll
Stacy Aguirre, Delilah Barrerio,
Lydia Garcia, Elian Garza, Camila
Gonzalez, Israel Gonzalez III, Faith
Guerra, Valerie Pena, Luis Ramos,
Sebastian Rios, Issac Villarreal,
Julian Villarreal
A & B Honor Roll
Thailyn Miranda, Noriel Pena,
Gisselle Ramos, Matthew Ramos
Mrs. N. Treviño
A Honor Roll
Uriel, T. Lara, Evelyn Lopez,
Kenny Ortiz, Lia Y. San Agustin,
Justin Valadez, Jaime Valdovinos
A & B Honor Roll
Yahir Acevedo, Keilany M. Garza,
William Gazca, Christian A.
Hernandez, Isabella Perez, Jayden
J. Pina, Alexander Sarinana, Bryan
Treviño
Mrs. L. Villarreal
A Honor Roll
Aimee G. Flores, Miguel A.
Guerrero Jr., Jose Hernandez,
Lizette Lopez, Marcela Lopez,
Jasvyn J. Pecina, Dante D. Ruiz,
Heriberto Ruiz, Kayla Saenz,
Alejandro J. Solis, Jayden R.
Teran, Jesus E. Vargas, Lexis B.
Villarreal, Luis C. Zamora
A & B Honor Roll
Cristiano A. Flores, Jacob Pena
KINDER
Mrs. G. Gonzalez
A Honor Roll
Danika M. Becerra, Alyssa L.
Brown, Adrian Canales Jr., Hector
J. Garcia III, Kingston J. Kelly,
Giselle N. Lopez, Jose D. Saenz II,
Hailey Salinas
A & B Honor Roll
Leslie M. Aguirre, Yamileth I.
Barrera, Brianna Chavez, Deleni
S. Guzman, Ciana Mendoza,
Angelina J. Montalvo, Elizabeth
Morin, Aram I. Rodriguez, Yanet
A. Treviño
Mrs. L. Guerrero
A Honor Roll
Diana Dela Cruz, Mia A. Garrido,
David L. Guerra, Kendra Ramirez,
Kevin A. Rivera
A & B Honor Roll
Sara M. Coronel, Emily F. Dela
Cerda, Julia I. Lieck, Jeniffer
Manzano, Aileen S. Mendoza,
Jasmin Moreno, Andres Perez,
Minerva M. Perez, Ava N. Sauceda,
Gerardo A. Villarreal II, Camila A.
Zurita
Mrs. R. Leal
A Honor Roll
Amy Gonzalez, Hector Hernandez,
Nahum Ramirez, Aylin Rios,
Victoria Rojas, Julianna Serna
A & B Honor Roll
Leandro Elizondo Jr., Aileen L.
Lopez
1ST GRADE
Mrs. C. I. Alvarez
A Honor Roll
Genesis Garza, Hailey Rios
A & B Honor Roll
Mauricio Estrada, Joselyn Lugo,
Miguel Martinez, Alexa Moreno,
Gerardo Morin, Pablo Quintanilla,
Alice Rios, Brandon Vazquez
Mrs. A. F. Garza
A Honor Roll
Luis A. Becerra, Ashley Castillo,
Devin Duarte, Betsy Garcia,
Makaylynn Garza, Melanie Garza,
Karina Gaytan, Rogelio Gaytan,
Miya Rangel, Melanie Resendez
A & B Honor Roll
Audrey Flores, Isaac Garcia,
Maximiliano Garza, Meadow
Ramos, Noah Rodriguez, Brandon
Villarreal
Mrs. M. Martinez
A & B Honor Roll
Anabel Barrera, Omar Peña, Juan
Rios III, Marly Rojas, Edith Ruiz,
Jesus A. Villarreal
Mr. R. Rios
A Honor Roll
Angela Falcon
A & B Honor Roll
Nicolas Bazan, Liyethzy Lopez,
Erick Luna, Shawn New, Alexa
Rocha, Angel Salinas, Luis Mijares
Jr.
2ND GRADE
Mrs. L. F. Garcia
A & B Honor Roll
Kevin D. Garcia, Alexa A.
Guerrero, Josue Garza, Jose F.
Ramon III, Luis C. Villarreal Jr.
Mrs. M. A. Gonzalez
A & B Honor Roll
Jery Arevalo, Rene Chavez Jr.,
Dilan Salinas
Ms. P Weiler
A Honor Roll
Alec Garcia, Gianna Lozano,
Lorenzo Villarreal III,
A & B Honor Roll
Lesley Blanco, Charles Dela Cruz,
Tiffany Islas, Hiram Lopez Jr.,
Ricardo Lopez III, Graciela Peña,
Jose Ramirez, Kimberly Reyes,
Karla Suarez
3RD GRADE
Miss. C Guerrero
A & B Honor Roll
Leonardo Garza, Alexis Lemus
Mendez, Anaileny Lopez, Itzel
Pinales Garcia
Ms. R. Macias
A Honor Roll
Katelyn
Aguinaga,
Allie
Benavidez, Emilani Bazan, Laura
Estrada, Isaac Perez
RINGGOLD HONOR ROLL,
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STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, JULY 27, 2016, PAGE 7
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Anakaren Lopez’s PBL class from Roma Middle School enjoyed an educational trip to Falcon Power
Plant and Falcon State Park recently. Students had to complete an Environmental Awareness Project to
be considered to go on the trip. Congrats to all students and parents who made this project possible. A
special shout out to all the employees from Falcon Power Plant and Falcon State Park for you guidance
and teaching our students valuable lessons about our environment. Enjoy a few pictures from the projects
and the trip! (Write up and photosct courtesy Anakaren Lopez.)
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RINGGOLD HONOR ROLL
Underage Drinking poses a range of
risks and negative consequences. Bases
on the data from 2006-2010, the Centers
of Disease Control and Prevention
estimates that on average, alcohol is a
factor of deaths of 4,358 young people
under age of 21
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A & B Honor Roll
Alexia Flores, Kayla Islas, Carlos
Olivarez, Edrick Peña, Melanie
Lopez, Jose H. Garza, Shantall
Rojas, Aaron Benavidez, Omar
Dela Garza, Cristian Perez, Alenis
Rosa, Ryan Salinas
Miss. J. A. Salinas
A Honor Roll
Cesar Ivan Hernandez
A & B Honor Roll
Victor Hugo Barrera, Alexandro
Salinas Castillo, Abraham Morin,
Michael Daniel Salinas, Sebastian
Salinas, Daphne Jaden Suarez,
Bryan Alexander Vazquez
4TH GRADE
Mrs. N. De Rueda
A Honor Roll
Emir Cantu
A & B Honor Roll
Eddiberto Aguirre, Jacqueline
Castillo, Oscar Castillo, Iliahn
Gonzalez, D’Marcus Guzman,
Breanna Harrison, Alan Ibañez,
Carlos Ruiz
Mrs. M. Hernandez
A & B Honor Roll
Molisha M. Lopez, Lucerito
Moreno
Ms. J. Zamora
A & B Honor Roll
Alejandro Flores Botello, Karla
Quintanilla, Janelle Ramirez,
Ximena Rodriguez, Leyda Lopez
5TH GRADE
Ms. A. Dela Garza
A Honor Roll
Alexis Acevedo, Destiny Cruz,
Paul Gonzalez Jr., Jazel Lopez,
Juan Reyes
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A & B Honor Roll
A & B Honor Roll
Janette Alanis, Lydia Becerra Marcus A. Salinas, Mariana
Michelle Dela Torre, Mario Martinez, Alexis Ortiz, Karla N.
Estrada, Lynn Fuentes, Ayanna Treviño, Lorraine Garcia
Garza, Victoria Garza, Noe LealPena, Karina Martinez, Ashley
Melendez, Jacqueline Moreno,
Ruben Saenz
Mrs. D. Lopez
A & B Honor Roll
Alejandro Garcia Jr., Joel E.
Garza, Leonel Garza III, Orlando
Garza Jr., Jose D. Lopez, Edwin
A. Luna, Sebastian Nava, Alondra
Peña Villarreal, Andy Rosas, Reyli
Salinas
Mrs. S. Rios
A Honor Roll
Amria P. Alaniz, Valentina Garza
Mayor Joel Villarreal
Mayor Pro-Tem Hernan R. Garza, III
Commissioner Arcadio J. Salinas, III
Commissioner Rey Ramirez
Commissioner Dave “Chachi” Jones
(Notice Published: July 27, 2016)
Final Notice and Public Explanation of a Proposed
Activity in a 100-Year Floodplain
To: All interested Agencies HUD, Texas Department Of Agriculture, City of Rio Grande
City,
Groups and Individuals
This is to give notice that the City Of Rio Grande City has conducted an evaluation as required
by Executive Order 11988 , in accordance with HUD regulations at 24 CFR 55.20 Subpart C
Procedures for Making Determinations on Floodplain Management to determine the potential
affect that its activity in the floodplain and wetland will have on the human environment for Street
Paving Improvements. The activity is funded under the Texas Department Of Agriculture
under TDA Contract No. 7215419. The proposed project(s) is located at Gabilan Street
and Railroad Rd in Rio Grande City, Starr, County in the City of Rio Grande City, Starr
County. Street Improvements, contractor shall pave streets to improve access and
remove a potential threat to public safety. Contractor shall construct approximately two
thousand two hundred eighty-three linear feet (2,283 l.f.) of street utilizing compacted
crushed caliche base with prime coat, one-and-one-half-inch (1.5”) hot mix asphaltic
concrete with tack coat, install curb and gutter, reinforced concrete apron, driveway
adjustment and repair, and all associated appurtenances. This project will provide
improved housing conditions for 13 low and moderate income families. . Properties
are located on FEMA FIRM 48427C0685C in Flood Zone A. The total number of acres of
floodplains is 0.27 these are located within the project area.
The City of Rio Grande City has considered the following alternatives and mitigation measures
to be taken to minimize adverse impacts and to restore and preserve natural and beneficial
values:
The City of Rio Grande City has considered the following alternatives and mitigation
measures to be taken to minimize adverse impacts and to restore and preserve natural and
beneficial values, and taking into account compliance with state and local floodplain protection
procedures:
1. Locate the proposed activities within the floodplain; considered necessary from a public
interest standpoint since no suitable alternative exists.
2. Locate the proposed activities outside the floodplain; no mitigation required; not feasible
considering the necessity to utilize existing property.
3. Methods to serve the same or similar objectives including street paving to assist low and
very low income beneficiaries from targeted subdivisions. The City of Rio Grande City is in
compliance with FEMA Map dated April 19, 2010 Map Number 48427C0685C.
City of Rio Grande City has reevaluated the alternatives to building in the floodplain and has
determined that it has no practicable alternative. Environmental files that document compliance
with steps 3 through 6 of Executive Order 11988 , are available for public inspection, review
and copying upon request at the times and location delineated in the last paragraph of this
notice for receipt of comments.
There are three primary purposes for this notice. First, people who may be affected by activities
in floodplains and those who have an interest in the protection of the natural environment
should be given an opportunity to express their concerns and provide information about these
areas. Second, an adequate public notice program can be an important public educational
tool. The dissemination of information and request for public comment about floodplains can
facilitate and enhance Federal efforts to reduce the risks and impacts associated with the
occupancy and modification of these special areas. Third, as a matter of fairness, when the
Federal government determines it will participate in actions taking place in floodplains, it must
inform those who may be put at greater or continued risk.
Written comments must be received by the City of Rio Grande City at the following address
on or before August 03, 2016: Lyzette Peña, Executive Secretary, 5332 E U.S. Highway
83 and 956-487-0672, Attention: Lyzette Peña , Executive Secretary. A full description of
the project may also be reviewed from 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. at address is same as above.
Comments may also be submitted via email at [email protected].
Mayor Joel Villarreal
Mayor Pro-Tem Hernan R. Garza, III
Commissioner Arcadio J. Salinas, III
Commissioner Rey Ramirez
Commissioner Dave “Chachi” Jones
Aviso Final y Revision Publica
de Actividad Propuesta en la Zona de Inundacion de 100 años
(Noticia pulicada el dia 27 de Julio del 2016)
Para: Todas las Agencias HUD, Departamento de Agricultura de Texas.
La Ciudad de Rio Grande City, Grupos e Individuos
La presente sirve para notificar que la Ciudad de Rio Grande City
ha hecho una evaluacion como es requerido por la Orden Ejecutiva 11988y
de acuerdo con las regulaciones de HUD en 24CFR 55.20 Subparte C.
Procedimientos para Hacer Determinaciones en las Zonas de Inundacion,
Manejo y Protección de Tierras Humedas y tendra impactos potenciales en
ella bajo la accion propuesta de mejoras de calles. La siguiente propuesta
de acción bajo el Departamento de Agricultura de Texas y el Contrato
TDA Numero 7215419. Este proyecto localizado en Gabilan Street y
Railroad Rd en la Ciudad de Rio Grande City. Identificará y evaluará
alternativas practicables para alocar la acción en la zona de inundación
el contratrista pavimentara las calles, para mejorar el acceso y removerá
la amenaza potencial para la seguridad publica. El contratista construirá
aproximadamente dos mil dos cientos ochenta y tres pies lineares (2,283
l.f.) de calle, utilizando caliche triturado y compactodao con una capa
de prima, una pulgada y media de cemento asfaltico con capa viratoria,
instalara bordo y canal , delantal de concreto reinforsado, ajuste y
reparación de entradas, y todas las apertenencias proveera mejores
condiciones de vivienda para 13 familias de ingresos moderados, El
numero total de acres en la zona de inundacion es 0.27 acres en eta area,
El proyecto propuesto esta localizado en las calles Gabilan y Railroad
en Rio Grande City, Condado Starr. La Ciudad de Rio Grande esta en
cumplimiento con el mapa FEMA de el 19 de Abril numero 48427C0685C.
La Ciudad de Rio Grande City ha considerado la siguientes alternativas
y medidas de mitigación para minimizar impactos y restaurar y preservar valores
naturales y beneficos, tomando en en cuenta los procedimientos locales y estatales y
los procedimientos de proteccion a las tierras humedas.
1. Localizar las actividades dentro de las zones de inhundación; considerando
el interes pulico, el punto apartir que no existen alternativas propias.
2. Localizar actividades fuera de la zona de inhundacion, no se require
mitigación; que no favorecen y considerando la necesidad de utilizar propiedad
existente.
3. Los metodos de servir similares y/o los mismos objetivos, incluyendo
pavimento para ayudar individuos de bajo y muy bajo ingreso en las
subdivisiones escojidas. La Ciudad de Rio Grande esta en cumplimiento con
el mapa FEMA de el 19 de Abril numero 48427C0685C.
Esta noticia sirve para tres propositos. Primero, la gente que puede ser afectada
por estas actividades en las zonas de induction y los que tienen interes en la protección
en el medio ambiente se les puede dar la oportunidad de expresar sus preocupaciones
y proveer informacion sobre estas areas. A los comentaristas se les alienta a ofrecer
lugares alternativos a la zona de inundación, metodos alternativos para servir el mismo
proposito, y metodos para minimizar y mitigar impacto. Segundo, una noticia publica
adequada puede ser una herramienta educacional importante. La disceminacion de
informacion y solicitud de opinion publica acerca de zonas de inundación puede
facilitar y mejorar los esfuerzos Federales para reducer los impactos asociados con las
modificaciones de estas areas especiales. Tercero, al ser justos, cuando el govierno
Federal determina si participa en acciones en zonas de inundación, debe informar a
aquellos que estan en mayor riezgo o riezgo continuo.
Comentarios por escrito deben ser recibidos en la Ciudad de Rio Grande
City en la dirección siguiente antes de Agosto 03 del 2016, City of Rio Grande City,
5332 E. Hwy 83 y al (956)487-0672 Atención: Lyzette Peña, Secretaria Ejecutiva.
Descripcion complete del proyecto puede ser revisada de 8a.m. a 5p.m. en 5332 E.
Hwy 83 y en cityofrgc.com. Comentarios tambien pueden ser enviados al lpena@
cityofrg.com.
Fecha: Julio 27 del 2016
Date: July 27, 2016
City Hall at 5332 E. U.S. Highway 83 / Rio Grande City, Texas 78582
956-487-0672 / Fax 956-716-8899
www.cityofrgc.com
City Hall at 5332 E. U.S. Highway 83 / Rio Grande City, Texas 78582
956-487-0672 / Fax 956-716-8899
www.cityofrgc.com
STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, JULY 27, 2016, PAGE 9
Starr County Nutrition Centers working on “Fitness”
Pida a los 3 Ángeles
San Miguel, Rafael
y Gabriel.
Prenda 3 velas blancas
en un plato con agua y
azúcar, haga su petición.
A los tres días publique
esta oración. Aunque no
crea mire que pasa el
cuarto día.
“Sit and be fit” is a program that works on stretching and improving circulation. Starr County Staff in
collaboration with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office provide fun fitness exercises for the senior
citizens who attend the Nutrition Centers through videos and demonstrations. The centers are directed by
Starr County Commissioners who work diligently to ensure that delicious and nutritious meals are served
to all participants. The staff members are always working on providing activities that help participants keep
active lives and healthy minds through gardening classes, meal preparation classes, chalupa bingo, dances,
educational field trips and much more. Nutrition Centers in Los Trevino’s (Alvarez Community Center)
and Escobares came together for this special presentation introduced by Starr County Wellness Coordinator
Cynthia Garcia Fuentes, Nutrition Program Manager Marisol De La Garza and Hector Guerra from the Texas
A&M AgriLife Extension Office on how to exercise while sitting. (County of Starr Public Relations Office).
MEN’S HEALTH
10 percent higher-than-average
rate of death attributable to
smoking, or 273 deaths per
100,000.
Vaccinations - Staying up to
date with vaccinations is another
way to prevent illness and
possible death. Even if a man had
all recommended shots as a child,
Dr. DePagter says men need
several as an adult. For example:
•A yearly flu shot is
recommended for everyone six
months of age and older.
•Depending on age, a man
might need a tetanus booster to
protect from cuts and injuries.
•Pertussis (or whooping cough)
boosters protect both a father and
mother and their baby.
•A Zoster vaccination protects
anyone against shingles.
TMA has an adult vaccination
Continue from page 4
chart and an adult vaccination
fact sheet to help patients see
what shots they need based on
their age. Men should check with
their doctor to make sure they are
up-to-date on all their shots.
TMA is the largest state medical
society in the nation, representing
more than 49,000 physician and
medical student members. TMA’s
key objective since 1853 is to
improve the health of all Texans.
TMA actively works to
improve immunization rates in
Texas through its Be Wise —
ImmunizeSM program. Be Wise
works with local communities to
give free and low-cost shots to
Texans and educate people about
the importance of vaccination.
Be Wise — Immunize is a
service mark of the Texas Medical
Association.
T OP QU A L I T Y
S A L E S
E V E N T
0%
1000
$
APR
PLUS
Up to 66 months
With $15.16 per $1,000
Financed For Qualified Buyers
BONUS
CASH
Applied As Down Payment
YOUR $99 CHOICE!
36 MO LEASE
2016 Kia Optima
2016 Kia Soul
Stk# K15165 | Total due at signing $5704
2016 Kia Forte
Stk# K15173 | Total due at signing $5394
Stk# K14872 | Total due at signing $5584
TEST-DRIVE FOR FREE TICKETS
2017 Kia Sportage 2017 Kia Sorento
$
$
149 199
36 Mo Lease
36 Mo Lease
Stk# K15193 | Total due at signing $5819
Stk# K15115 | Total due at signing $6324
Warranty is a Limited Powertrain warranty. For details see retailer or go to kia.com. *$500 Dallas Auto Show Incentive available
on 2015/2016 Forte, 2015/2016 Koup, 2015/2016 Sportage, 2015/2016 Soul and 2016 Sorento. 2017 Kia Sportage Stk#K15193
MSRP: $24160 BO Disc:$1600 Sale Price: $22560. 36 mo. close ended lease of $149/mo.Based on $5819 down (total due at
signing). Total payments for lease term $5364. 2016 Kia Soul Stk#K15173 MSRP: $18370 BO Disc: $1000 KMA lease cash $1400
Sale Price: $15970. 36 mo. close ended lease of $99/mo. Based on $5394 down (total due at signing). Total payments for lease
term $3564. 2016 Kia Optima Stk#: K15165 MSRP: $23170 BO Disc: $1400 KMA lease cash $2700 Sale Price: $19070. 36 mo.
close ended lease of $99/mo. Based on $5739 down (total due at signing). Total payments for lease term $5704. 2016 Kia Forte
Stk#K14872 MSRP: $19815 BO Disc:$1200 KMA lease cash $2500 Sale Price: $16115. 36 mo. close ended lease of $99/mo. Based
on $5584 down (total due at signing). Total payments for lease term $3564. 2017 Kia Sorento Stk#K15115 MSRP:$28265 BO
Disc:$1800 KMA lease cash $1500 Sale Price: $24965. 36 mo. close ended lease of $199/mo. Based on $6324 down (total due at
signing). Total payments for lease term $7164. *All prices include TTL,VI Tax & 150 doc fee WAC. First payment due at signing.
10k miles per year. Mile overage fee is $0.20/mi. No security deposit required. Customer will be responsible for maintenance.
Early termination fees will apply. Excessive wear and tear fees may apply. Stk #’s subject to presale. Artwork for illustration
purposes only. Not all customers will qualify. Customer is responsible for maintenance, car insurance and possible payment
delinquencies. July 31, 2016.
Dáles!
Ga
Ever Torres
General Manager
Rick Gomez
Used Car Manager
Bert Ogden
KIA - MIssIOn
BERT OGDEN KIA NEW BUILDING NOW OPEN!
CORNER OF EXP. 83 & SHARY RD.
www.BERTOGDENMISSIONKIA.com
1-956-616-4044
BERT OGDEN MAZDA/KIA PRE-OWNED
15 MAZDA6
STK#152081
18,995
$
14 NISAN FRONTIER
STK#MC8250
26,995
$
16 MAZDA CX5
STK#ET8130
26,995
$
14 GMC SIERRA
STK#MC8390
34,995
$
13 NISSAN ALTIMA
STK#MC8540
14,995
$
13 MAZDA 3
STK#K151841
13,995
$
$
STK#X8450
17,995
$
14 FORD EXPEDITION
STK#141041
31,995
$
20,995
$
STK#K15111
A347671
14 CHEVY IMPALA
STK#A341431
12 MAZDA3
14 CHEVY CRUZE
14,995
13 GMC TERRAIN
13,995
$
14 FORD F150 SUPER CREW
STK#MC8280
28,995
$
13 NISSAN ROGUE
STK#K151551
14,995
$
15 CHEVY CAMARO
STK#A333821
$
32,995
Bert Ogden Mazda/Kia Pre-Owned
519-3333 SHARY RD. MISSION, TX
www.BertOgdenMissionMazda.com
Vehicles subject to presale. *Sale price does not include T.T.&L., V.I. Tax or $150 doc fee. *Prices are today only. (1)
Must finance with ally finance. Payments based on $1,500 down total down 75 months @ 5.9% apr wac
13 CHEVY EQUINOX
STK#A334551
19,995
$
12 FORD ESCAPE XLT
15,995
$
13 FORD FUSION
STK#K151721
14,995
$
14 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
STK#151991
14,995
$
USED
Chase
Bank
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STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, JULY 27, 2016, PAGE 10
SUMMER
SAVINGS
2016 CHEVROLET CRUZE
STK# 16921
MSRP
Discount
Rebate
Bonus Cash
2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU
STK# 16938
$21,995
-$ 1,000
-$ 1,000
-$ 1,000
MSRP
Discount
Rebate
Bonus Cash
$23,995
-$ 1,000
-$ 1,000
-$ 1,000
$18,995
$20,995
2016 CHEVROLET SILVERDO LTZ CREWSTK#CAB
16888
2016 CHEVROLET TAHOE
STK# 16999
MSRP
$49,515
Discount
-$2,920
Rebate
-$2,000
Discount
-$3,000
1 Conquest Cash -$2,000
MSRP
Discount
Rebate
Bonus Cash
$41,595
$
39,595
STK# 16760
MSRP
$32,365
DISCOUNT
-$1,620
BONUS CASH -$2,750
$
$39,995
With
1
Conquest Cash
2016 GMC CANYON
27,995
2016 GMC SIERRA DOUBLE CAB
STK# 16439
MSRP
DISCOUNT
REBATE
BONUS CASH
$42,650
-$3,655
-$2,000
-$2,000
STK# 16784
$46,375
-$3,380
-$2,000
-$4,000
$
36,995
$
34,995
2016 GMC YUKON
2016 GMC SIERRA CREW CAB
MSRP
DISCOUNT
REBATE
BONUS CASH
$48,195
-$3,700
-$1,000
-$3,500
STK# 16892
MSRP
DISCOUNT
REBATE
BONUS CASH
$49,510
-$3,515
-$1,000
-$3,500
1. Must show proof of a current lease or ownership of a 1999 model year or newer non-GM vehicle.
Rebates in lieu of low APR. All prices plus tax, title and license.
Residency restrictions apply. Artwork for illustration purposes only. All vehicles are subject to pre-sale. Expires 08/01/2016.
“No Matter Where You Live, Come Home!”
(956) 487-2596 • 1-800-509-0003 • www.riomotors.com
$
41,495
SPACE
AVAILABLE
CALL
956-487-6544
SPACE
AVAILABLE
CALL
956-487-6544
Historical Starr County
JULY 27, 2016
SECTION II, PAGE 1
SPACE
AVAILABLE
CALL
956-487-6544
ATTENTION CATTLEMEN
Why are cattlemen selling
their cattle thru R.Y
Livestock Sales, Inc.?
WE WORK TO MARKET YOUR
CATTLE RATHER THAN JUST
SELL THEM.
Marketing Tools Include:
1. Advertising your cattle on the
internet, correspondence, phone
calls, etc.
2. We now offer cattle pregnancy
testing through Ultrasound at no
additional cost.
3. Customer Service and Proper Care
of YOUR cattle emphasized.
• Check out our website
www.rylivestock.com
to view our weekly market report, early
consignment and upcoming events.
* What will be offered for sale might
interest you.
24/7 Service
LIVESTOCK SALE EVERY FRIDAY
ANY QUESTION OR
CONCERNS CALL:
R.Y.
Livestock Sales Inc.
12 Livestock Rd.
Rio Grande City, Texas
Sam Rodriguez, Jr.
LICENSED • BONDED • INSURED
OFFICE 956-487-5551
SAM 956-534-0284
MARKET PRICES FOR
JULY 22, 2016
STEERS
AVER-HIGH
SMARTPHONES
STARTING
AT
$10
FREE
Join us for
Customer
Appreciatin Day
FREE
ACTIVATION
Food, Phones, and
much more!
PHONE
Garceño Location
Fri. July 29th
see store for details. Some restrictions may apply.
EVERY ACTIVATION
$
25
OFF
Valid until 7/31 Arroyo & Rio Locations Only
RGC: 4370 E. Hwy 83 Ste. B - 956-309-3549 Roma: 834 E. Grant St. Ste. C - 956-570-0701
Arroyo: 5065 Hwy. 83 ste. A - 956-570-0702 Escobares: 4522 East Hwy 83 Ste A. 956-429-5625
3G’s
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Partner in
Rio Grande City
FINANCING AVAILABLE
INTEREST
FOR 18 MONTHS WITH APPROVED CREDIT
• FREE ESTIMATES • COMPLETE COIL WASHES $120
ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARD ACCEPTED
(956) 867-0942 • (956) 735-8063
EPA Certified Technicians • Lic#TACLB023317C
SPACE
AVAILABLE
CALL
956-487-6544
11.45 - 1.55
1.35 - 1.48
1.29 - 1.49
1.13 - 1.40
1.05 - 1.14
.81 - 1.04
WEIGHT
HEIFERS
AVER-HIGH
200 - 300
301 - 400
401 - 500
501 - 600
601 - 700
701 - 800
MATURE CATTLE
COW-CALF PAIRS
STOCKER COWS
PACKER COWS
REPLACEMENT BULLS
PACKER BULLS
1.44 - 1.55
1.31 - 1.40
1.22 - 1.30
1.10 - 1.28
1.13 - 1.34
1.10 - 1.28
AVER - HIGH
$1,300.00 - $1,625.00
$921.00 - $1,025.00
.62 - .76
NO TEST
.82 - .83
TOTAL NUMBER OF CATTLE: 248
COMMENTS & NEWS
Prices this week continue to weaken. Pasture conditions are not
helping, they are drying up very fast. This coming Friday, we
are expecting some very good blacks and some baldies. Check
our website to view them Thursday evenings. Hope we get some
of the rain that is in the forecast. Anybody requiring a hauler,
Contact Eloy Rodriguez 956-867-3260
STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, JULY 27, 2016, SECTION II, PAGE 2
FOR RENT
NOW HIRING THE HANDY MAN APARTMENT
In Rio Grande City
Cutie Pies
Remodeling, Carpentry, Sheetrock,
Plumbing, Electrical, Construction
COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL
Call: 956-437-1178
2 Bdrm, 2 Bathroom
city utilities included $620.
(956) 454-1043
WELDING SERVICE
HOUSE FOR SALE
Se Renta Apartamento
OILFIELD & PIPELINE
FARM & RANCH
Close by North Grammar
In RGC for more info. call
Children’s Development Center, LLC
30 Reynaldo Gomez, R.G.C.
CALL 956-487-8311
Heberto Trejo
956-500-2401
2bdrm., 1ba.
210-379-6607
2 recámaras, 1 baño, A/C,
refrigerador y estufa. RGC
735-6582 • 844-6898
NAVARRETE’S JOYERIA V.F.W. HALL RENTALS RIVER OAK APARTMENTS
REPARACIÓN Y VENTA
DE ANILLOS, ESCLAVAS,
CADENAS, DIJES,
ARETES Y GRABADOS,
FABRICACIÓN DE
LETREROS, CADENAS T.
CHINA Y ESCLAVAS
Horario:
Lunes a Sábado
10:00 am a 7:00 pm
5 HALLS AVAILABLE FOR ALL
TYPES OF PARTIES AND EVENTS
--FRIDAY THRU SUNDAY-“RUMMAGE SALE” SPACES FOR
RENT WITH TABLES INCLUDED
--SUNDAY THRU THURSDAY--
Corona’s Plaza
1203 W. Main,
Ste. “B”, RGC
263-7047
Apartamentos de Renta
2 Rec, 1 baño, estufa, hielera, listo
para lavadora y secadora. RGC
832-755-9306
358-3451 • 735-3295
Business Phones:
487-5050 • 487-2752
NOW HIRING
Registered Nurse
Full-Time Position as a Director of Nursing
No experience required.
Apply In Person at:
Falcon Lake Nursing Home
200 Carla Street, Zapata, Texas
Equal Opportunity Employer
National Construction Firm seeks Experienced
Professionals in Rio Grande City, TX.
Heavy Equipment Operators: 5+ years of excavation
experience. All candidates must be available full time and
able to work weekends as required. Candidates must pass a
pre-employment screening including a drug test. If you are
interested then please email your resume, credentials, and/
or letter of interest to: [email protected] or
fax to: 304-413-0061.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V
Llame a Juan para mas informacion
956-966-0777
956-844-6302
HOUSE FOR RENT
3bdrm., 2ba., aprox. 2,500sqft.
Includes ref., stove & micro.,
washer & dryer.
In RGC for more info. call
956-500-4445
LECTURA DE CARTAS
20 Años de Experiencia
HAZ TU CITA
(956) 573-8613
For more information please contact
(956) 487-3996
Se vende 10 acres con agua y luz
in Las Esquinas cerca de FM 755.
2bdrm, 1 ba., stove,
refrigerator, central air &
heat. El Refugio.
$350mo. + $200 dep
573-8613
&1$V&0$V/91VDQG51V
“We are equal opportunity employer.”
956-966-0777
APARTMENT FOR RENT
1bdrm. $300 • 2 bdrm., $325 per
mo. Stove & ref. included. Located
behind Caro’s Restaurant in RGC.
For more info. call:
12:+,5,1*
2530 Central Palm Drive
Rio Grande City Nursing and
Rehabilitation Center
10 acre ranchette with water
and light no credit check.
Las Esquinas close to FM 755.
Call Johnny for more info.
APTS. FOR RENT
For info. call or text - Cell Phones:
Michelle Flores, HRC or Magdalena Gomez, Staffing ADON
10 ACRE RANCHETTE
FOR SALE
NEW APARTMENTS
FOR RENT
2 bedroom, 2 bath,
new appliances included
$650 a mo. + Dep.
Located at 1102 cornerstone loop, RGC
Close by Ramirez Elem.
(956)867-0942 or 735-8063
SAN ROBERTO APTS.
Spacious carpeted 2 Bdrm, 2 Bath.
Walking distance from schools at
San Roberto Rd. $550/Mo.
with one year contract.
Fred : 956-454-1043
www.riograndecityapartments.com
OFFICE SPACE
FOR RENT
• 2000 sq. ft. available
• Large community type parking lot
Located in Rio Grande City, Texas West 1927 US Hwy. 83/adjacent to Diva’s Beauty Salon
For more info. call Jorge Chapa
956-533-1319
OFFICE FOR RENT
(956) 607-5905
CORNER LOCATION
NEAR COURTHOUSE
210 N. East St., RGC
Plenty of parking
over 2,700 S.F.
Michael J. Ramey
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Position:
Graphic Designer
Salary Range:
Application Deadline:
Based on experience
Until Filled
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Strong knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite with a focus on
Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator.
Ability to work under pressure, and work with and meet deadlines.
Willingness to work with a flexible schedule, including evening and
weekend hours.
Please email your resume at
[email protected] or call 956-735-9091
NOW HIRING
Denny’s Restaurant in R.G.C.
is hiring for Servers & Cooks
Experience preferred but not
necessary. Apply in person after
2PM Mon-Fri
Earn $30-35,000 a year!!
• Drivers are in Demand
• Companies offer good equipment, pay, & benefits.
• Eagle Ford Shale, Oil and Gas Industry
VALLEY WIDE 3 LOCATIONS!!! MCALLEN, WESLACO, & RIO GRANDE
If you are 21 yrs. Or Older with a Valid TX Driver’s license and good driving
record, the Trucking Industry needs you! SECURE your future today!
CALL:
1-800-TRUCKING
STATEMENT OF EQUAL OPPORTUNITY – No person shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or be subject to
discrimination under any program or activity sponsored or conducted by South Texas Community College on the basis of race, color, national
origin, religion, sex, age, veteran status, or disability.
STARRC OUNTY TOWNC RIER, JULY27,2016,S ECTIONI I,P AGE3
USDA Reminds Texas Producers of Aug. 1 Deadline to Enroll in
Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage Programs
U.S.
Department
of
Agriculture
(USDA)
Texas
Farm Service Agency (FSA)
Executive Director, Judith A.
Canales, reminds farmers and
ranchers that they have until Aug.
1 to enroll in Agriculture Risk
Coverage (ARC) and/or Price
Loss Coverage (PLC) programs
for the 2016 crop year.
“Producers
have
already
elected ARC or PLC, but they
must enroll for the 2016 crop
year by signing a contract before
the Aug. 1 deadline to receive
program benefits,” said Canales.
“Producers are encouraged to
contact their local FSA office
to schedule an appointment to
enroll.”
The programs trigger financial
protections for participating
agricultural producers when
market forces cause substantial
drops in crop prices or revenues.
Nationwide, more than 1.76
million farmers and ranchers
are expected to sign contracts to
enroll in ARC or PLC. Covered
commodities under the programs
include barley, canola, large and
small chickpeas, corn, crambe,
flaxseed, grain sorghum, lentils,
mustard seed, oats, peanuts,
dry peas, rapeseed, long grain
rice, medium grain rice (which
includes short grain and sweet
rice), safflower seed, sesame,
soybeans, sunflower seed and
wheat.
For more program information,
contact your local FSA office or
visit www.fsa.usda.gov/arc-plc.
To find your local FSA office,
visit http://offices.usda.gov.
Since 2009, USDA has worked
to strengthen and support
American agriculture, an industry
that supports one in 11 American
jobs,
provides
American
consumers with more than 80
percent of the food we consume,
ensures that Americans spend less
of their paychecks at the grocery
store than most people in other
countries, and supports markets
for homegrown renewable energy
and materials. USDA has also
provided $5.6 billion in disaster
relief to farmers and ranchers;
expanded risk management
tools with products like Whole
Farm Revenue Protection; and
helped farm businesses grow
with $36 billion in farm credit.
The Department has engaged
its resources to support a strong
next generation of farmers and
ranchers by improving access
to land and capital; building
new markets and market
opportunities; and extending new
conservation opportunities.
USDA has developed new
markets for rural-made products,
including more than 2,500
biobased
products
through
USDA’s BioPreferred program;
and invested $64 billion in
infrastructure and community
facilities to help improve the
quality of life in rural America.
For more information, visit www.
usda.gov/results.
Daddy Longlegs Spiders are well known --- but not!
Daddy longlegs spiders are
easily recognized
but most of us
know little about
them and there is
a persistent myth
about them.
Let’s address the myth first.
Daddy longlegs are said to
have potent venom but fangs
too short to bite people. Solid
scientific evidence says that (1)
their venom is about average for
spiders and (2) their fangs aren’t
shorter than those of a little brown
recluse whose bite is serious.
However, daddy longlegs fangs
are probably much less muscular.
Most importantly, there is NO
record of daddy longlegs biting
people! For any reason.
Daddy longlegs spiders are
easy to recognize. They have a
short, cylindrical body about 1/2
to 1/3 inch long and eight thin,
delicate legs about 2 inches long
attached near the front of the
body. The body is composed of
two segments: a cephalothorax
and abdomen. There are 8 eyes,
three on each side and two in
the middle. The overall color is
grayish brown.
than spiders. Hence, to be safe,
refer to daddy longlegs spiders.
In this article, our subject is
Pholcus phalangioides.
Daddy longlegs are also
called cellar spiders because
they’re often found in basements
or caves. They’re also called
vibrators because they sometimes
shake when threatened. Perhaps
it’s to scare intruders or to offer
a less clear target. They will also,
of course, readily retreat.
I suppose we should consider
daddy longleg spiders as
beneficial because they kill
insects and don’t bite. However,
even if you have a cellar, you
probably don’t want them around
They build a loose, messy, non- the house.
sticky web and hang inverted
near its center. Their prey, mostly
small flying insects, get tangled
in the web and the spider quickly
injects venom to calm them
and winds them in additional
webbing. Feasting may be
immediate or delayed.
If you’re ever in a conversation
about daddy longlegs spiders, be
aware that there are other species
called daddy longlegs that are
more closely related to scorpions
STARR COUNTY TOWN CRIER, JULY 27, 2016, SECTION II, PAGE 4
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OFICINA AL LADO DE LA CONCINA MOBILE 2 Muchas Gracias Por Su Preferencia
(956) 263-1676
5107 E. U.S. HWY 83 Rio Grande City, Tx 78582
1401 West Main St.
Rio Grande City, Tx. 78582
Tel. 956-716-6532
Horario:
Lunes a Jueves de 8am - 10pm
Viernes de 8am - 11pm
Sabado de 9am - 11pm
Contamos con un amplio menú y un especial de medio día
(Principio, plato fuerte y refresco de lata a $6.99)
DESAYUNOS
COMIDAS
TAMPIQUEÑA
CHILE RELLENO
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CARNE GUISADA
TACOS MAÑANEROS MACHACADO A LA MEXICANA
ANTOJITOS MEXICANOS
HAMBURGUESA
TOSTADA TIPO SIBERIA SOMBRERO POLLO O FAJITA
CABRITO
CABEZA
MACHITOS
HUEVOS RANCHEROS HUEVOS DIVORCIADOS
HUEVOS EN SALSA DE
CHICHARRÓN
HUEVOS EN SALSA DE
CHORIZO
TACOS ROJOS
FLAUTAS
PIERNA
RIÑONADA
ENCHILADAS
TOSTADAS
PALETA
PECHO
ABIERTO LOS DOMINGOS
Come celebrate your birthday party,
bautismos, small quinceañeras,
small weddings, or a small
gathering just for the heck of it.
1800 sq. ft. building, brand new tables and
chairs, clean bathrooms, kitchenette with
plenty of counter space, new refrigerator and
sink with hot running water.
The building is totally air conditioned and
has plenty of parking space.
For more information, please contact:
Estela Hernandez @ 279-3175 or Patricio Hernandez @ 735-9914
1960 W. U.S. Highway 83 (old Grande Garbage truck yard).
Approximately 1/4 mile on the right before getting to Hospital Road if traveling towards Roma.